Boulder County Coroner rules girl, 6, died of pneumonia

An undated photo of 6-year-old Lluvia Espinoza Morales is seen on a memorial in front of her apartment, Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 706 Darby Court.
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Matthew Jonas
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LONGMONT -- The Boulder County Coroner ruled on Friday that a 6-year-old Longmont girl died naturally on Feb. 18 from acute pneumonia.

Lluvia Espinoza-Morales died at Longmont United Hospital after displaying "flu-like" symptoms, prompting police to investigate her death using a hazmat response at the family's home at 706 Darby Court. Public health officials quickly determined there was no larger threat.

The coroner awaited lab tests before announcing the girl's cause and manner of death.

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